Owens and the board in October met with opponents of the increase and implored the public for input to find out what needed to change to pass an increase.

It will cost the district at least $10,000 to conduct the special election. If the increase doesn’t pass, the district must get approval from the state before conducting a final election on the matter.

The state granted the Dover School District $4.6 million in partnership money in May 2013, and the funds are available for 18 months. If there is no progress by the deadline, the state will disburse the money elsewhere.

Election Coordinator Sherry Polsgrove gave a presentation of new voting procedures during Thursday's meeting.

A new law requiring voters to show ID will be in effect for the special election.

No one will be turned away from voting, even without ID because there are procedures in place for that, Polsgrove said.

The board approved after-school tutoring at all schools in the district and recognized Dover Elementary School for receiving a $29,000 grant for its latest Benchmark scores.